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Freya Allan on ‘Baghead’
Freya Allan on ‘Baghead’
Saturday 10 February 2024 11:00 AM
There is little doubt that English actress Freya Allan is a star on the rise. Her portrayal of Ciri in the hit Netflix series ‘The Witcher’ made pop culture fans around the world know who she was, and she is now the star of Wes Ball’s ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’, which is set for a cinema release in May.
‘Argylle’ takes spy twists for a spin
‘Argylle’ takes spy twists for a spin
Saturday 3 February 2024 12:38 PM
In a time when social media sees countless trailers and behind-the-scenes featurettes released about films before they hit cinema screens, sometimes it feels like the days of films being able to surprise us in the cinema might be over. Well hold onto your popcorn because it seems like filmmaker Matthew Vaughn (X-Men: First Class) has decided to do something about that with his latest spy thriller ‘Argylle’.
Blockbuster ‘Masters of the Air’ impresses
Blockbuster ‘Masters of the Air’ impresses
Saturday 27 January 2024 11:00 AM
When streaming services first became a thing the promise was that they would deliver ‘blockbuster events to our living rooms’. That promise got a lot of people excited – suddenly it sounded like we would be getting cinema-quality movies weekly without even having to leave our homes. And yes credit must be paid there have been some pretty decent shows and movies that have gone straight to streaming platforms – who hasn’t loved ‘Stranger Things’ or ‘The Mandalorian’ – but let’s be honest, the promised ‘blockbuster events’ have been few and far between.
After seven years, Hayao Miyazaki’s ’The Boy and the Heron’ comes alive
After seven years, Hayao Miyazaki’s ’The Boy and the Heron’ comes alive
Sunday 21 January 2024 11:00 AM
If you have ever needed further proof that Hollywood believes that the cinematic world revolves around it, look no further than the argument around which studio produces the best animated films. Hollywood executives like to play up the fact that Disney, Dreamworks and Pixar are all competing for that honour – some will even argue that is why Disney bought Pixar. But that argument falls flat when you realise over the past decade ‒ and maybe even longer ‒ a lot of the animated films coming out of Japan have been visual masterpieces that leave their American counterparts for dead.
Jason Statham keeps action alive in ‘The Beekeeper’
Jason Statham keeps action alive in ‘The Beekeeper’
Saturday 13 January 2024 11:00 AM
When you think of classic action heroes from over the years, names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone quickly spring to mind, but given what he has achieved over the past decade you have to wonder whether or not it is time to add Jason Statham’s name to that elite list.
Latest ‘Aquaman’ offers more depth than splash
Latest ‘Aquaman’ offers more depth than splash
Saturday 30 December 2023 11:00 AM
When the Zack Snyder DC Universe was first announced it was big news. Theme parks launched rides and shows to coincide with its arrival and the general consensus was that this was a series that was going to match, if not better, what Marvel had to offer. But now comes the last film in the Synder-verse – ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ – and it is fizzling out with barely a whimper.
‘Migration’ and the tale of odd ducks
‘Migration’ and the tale of odd ducks
Saturday 23 December 2023 11:00 AM
Somewhere along the line some animation studios forgot that family animated films are supposed to be light and fun. Many of the animated films that we see in cinemas today often make the mistake of trying to put too many ‘life lessons’ into the film and the result is films that not only go right over the head of kids but also trip themselves up as plot and characterisation go by the way side as the ‘points’ are pushed to the front.
Timothée Chalamet revives old magic in ‘Wonka’
Timothée Chalamet revives old magic in ‘Wonka’
Saturday 16 December 2023 11:00 AM
Often when a film studio dares to touch a film classic in one way or another fans of the original become pretty nervous. A recent trend has been to take a classic film and then create a prequel, sequel or spinoff, but even when it is done as well as ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ in 2018 there are still things that never make it equal to the original. In that case it was the fact that Emily Blunt just never compared to the iconic Julie Andrews.
‘Napoleon’ a Ridley Scott masterclass
‘Napoleon’ a Ridley Scott masterclass
Sunday 10 December 2023 12:08 PM
When it comes to historical epics Ridley Scott is the undoubted king. While not always historically accurate when Scott has tackled movies like ‘Gladiator’, ‘Robin Hood’ or ‘Kingdom of Heaven’, he has always delivered stunning films that leave the audience breathless. Now you can add ‘Napoleon’ to that list as Scott brings the French General’s story to the big screen in a groundbreaking way.
A ‘Thanksgiving’ to scream about
A ‘Thanksgiving’ to scream about
Sunday 3 December 2023 02:00 PM
The idea for ‘Thanksgiving’ has been floating around in the mind of filmmaker Eli Roth for a long time now. That idea first surfaced back in 2007 when ‘Thanksgiving’ appeared as one of the fake trailers during the ‘Grindhouse’ double feature. Not one to let a good idea slip by, Roth now brings it to life in the form of a feature film.
‘Trolls’ get back together
‘Trolls’ get back together
Saturday 25 November 2023 11:00 AM
Was ‘Trolls Band Together’ ever supposed to be a feature film? Or was it just a reason for Grammy-nominated boy band NSYNC to reform (albeit temporarily)? Whatever the case, we end up with one of the most colourful films that you will see this year.
Retro ’Hunger Games’ will leave audiences divided
Retro ’Hunger Games’ will leave audiences divided
Sunday 19 November 2023 12:40 PM
For many cinema fans ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise was a reminder that films could be based on young adult fiction but still appeal to a wide audience. Not only were the films within the franchise juggernauts at the box office but they introduced Hollywood to Jennifer Lawrence while Hollywood A-Listers like Stanley Tucci, Lenny Kravitz and Woody Harrelson were lining up for roles.
‘The Marvels’ recaptures that old Marvel magic
‘The Marvels’ recaptures that old Marvel magic
Saturday 11 November 2023 02:00 PM
If the rumours out of Marvel this week are true, then somebody at HQ pulled the emergency lever in fear that Phase Four was becoming a complete failure. News filtered out that two new projects are on the cards – one will see Tobey Maguire’s Spiderman and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine team up and the other bringing back the six original Avengers, somehow finding a way to bring Black Widow and Iron Man back from the dead.
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ brings game horror to the big screen
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ brings game horror to the big screen
Saturday 4 November 2023 12:21 PM
One quick look at the trailer for brand-new horror film ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ and you could be forgiven for wondering what kind of film you were about to experience. The trailer looks quirky – even funny in parts, which is mildly deceptive because the film goes into some territory many will not expect it to.
Effects of Hollywood strike reach Phuket
Effects of Hollywood strike reach Phuket
Saturday 28 October 2023 11:05 AM
Five films have been released into Phuket cinemas this week, but only one is American and that is a re-release of ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ – a film that was released a decade ago. Yes, the strikes that have been crippling Hollywood’s film industry for the past few months have finally had an effect on cinemas here.
Family fun returns with ‘The Secret Kingdom’
Family fun returns with ‘The Secret Kingdom’
Saturday 21 October 2023 11:00 AM
One of the things you often hear from parents these days is that the family films of today are nothing like the films they grew up with. Gone are the days of mystical journeys of magic and exploration and instead they have been replaced with epic superhero films that are sometimes even a little questionable for the younger members of the families watching them.
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ a true epic
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ a true epic
Saturday 14 October 2023 02:00 PM
When director Martin Scorsese decides to work with Leonardo DiCaprio on a project, the result is normally nothing short of spectacular. Together in the past the duo have made screen classics such as ‘Gangs Of New York’, ‘The Aviator’, ‘The Departed’, ‘Shutter Island’ and ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’. Now the pair come together for a seventh time to make the dramatic ‘Killers of The Flower Moon’.
New ‘Exorcist’ film to test true believers
New ‘Exorcist’ film to test true believers
Saturday 7 October 2023 11:00 AM
In a world where remakes and reboots are now a frequent occurrence in the cinematic sphere it must be acknowledged that filmmakers that take on the task of rebirthing a classic film are taking on a very brave role. Get it wrong and the fans of the original film will launch a hate campaign that could see said filmmaker finding themselves making B or C Grade movies for the rest of their Hollywood career.
‘The Creator’ another milestone for Gareth Edwards
‘The Creator’ another milestone for Gareth Edwards
Saturday 30 September 2023 11:00 AM
When it comes to modern-day filmmakers, director Gareth Edwards is one of the best. His debut feature film, ‘Monsters’, was an underrated cult classic. Since then he has branched into directing in two of the biggest franchises in cinematic history as he helmed 2014’s ‘Godzilla’ and then entered the Star Wars universe with ‘Rogue One’. Some hardcore fans have even said that ‘Rogue One’ is the best of the modern-day Stars Wars films.
‘Mutant Mayhem’ takes Ninja Turtles back to their roots
‘Mutant Mayhem’ takes Ninja Turtles back to their roots
Saturday 23 September 2023 11:00 AM
If you are middle-aged then there is a good chance that you grew up watching those green ninjas – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. When the cartoon series first landed in the 1980s most people thought it would be a fad – then came the clothing, the lunchboxes, the trading cards and eventually the live action movies.

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